Business and Other Briefings

UK IPO: In March 2008 the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK-IPO) published a consultation paper - Modernisation and Consolidation of the Trade Marks Rules.  This paper discussed a number of proposals to change the Trade Mark Rules 2000 and included a draft consolidated Statutory Instrument (Trade Mark Rules 2008).  This consultation period ended on 27 May 2008 and the new Trade Mark Rules are due to be implemented on 1 October 2008.
 
Two issues were raised regarding changes to the opposition period and address for service requirements. These issues have been addressed in detail within the UK-IPO Response Document, supported by a guidance document for business on the new TM Rules 2008.
Press release ~ Response Document on: Modernisation and Consolidation of the Trade Marks Rules ~ Modernisation and Consolidation of the Trade Marks Rules ~ Guidance for Business on Trade Marks Rules 2008
 
HMRCRevenue & Customs Brief 32/08
This Brief gives details of an article: Capital Gains Tax and Income Tax: former shareholders in Northern Rock plc and members of employee share schemes.
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